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Sep 18, 2026

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 56 years

Warren Buffett resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a position he held since 1970, and was named chairman emeritus. His son Howard Buffett was appointed as the new chairman.

Sep 18, 2026·3 sources
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Mar 31, 2026

Warren Buffett Warns Iran With Nuclear Weapons Would Make Nuclear Disaster Harder to Avoid

Warren Buffett, who has long warned about the dangers of nuclear weapons proliferation, said on CNBC's Squawk Box that Iran acquiring nuclear weapons would significantly raise the risk of nuclear conflict, identifying unstable leaders facing personal or political pressure as the greatest danger and predicting nuclear weapons will likely be used within the next 100 to 200 years.

Mar 31, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪During Warren Buffett's tenure as CEO, Berkshire Hathaway achieved a 19.9% compounded annual growth rate, nearly doubling the S&P 500's 10.4% gain
  • ▪Warren Buffett served as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970, concluding a 56-year tenure in the role
  • ▪Greg Abel officially assumed the role of chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, following Warren Buffett's retirement as CEO on December 31, 2025

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Arms control & disarmament1Corporate governance1Geopolitical risks1Iran's nuclear program1National security1Nuclear proliferation1Succession planning1

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